Patron Privileges

Patrons come from all over the world, representing various religious backgrounds and bringing different experiences to the Patrons Chapters throughout North America and Europe. The Chapters meet regularly, sponsor dinners and social events to plan and raise funds for restorations, and organize chapter trips to the Vatican Museums to see the results of their efforts. When Patrons come to Rome, they experienced unrivalled access into Vatican City. This is our way of expressing our sincere gratitude to those who make it all possible.

For information on memberships and opportunities or to learn more about how a package of benefits can be tailored to meet your specific requirements, please contact the Patrons of the Arts at +39.06.698.81814 or by email at info-patrons@patrons.va.

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Standard Member Privileges

As a Patron, we have a variety of ways to express our sincere gratitude for your contribution to make restorations possible at the Vatican Museums. When you come to visit us in Rome, we would like to welcome you with exceptional access and outstanding hospitality. You will be able to see not only the projects that you have adopted, but will be given an unparalleled experience in Vatican City. We hope you might look forward to these special opportunities:

Complimentary entrance and tour of the Vatican Museums with a hand-selected official guide, without waiting in line.

Ability to view some areas of the Museums closed to the public

Touring the restoration laboratories, including viewing current projects and talking to the restorers about their work.

Participating in the Papal Audience with special access seating, upon request

Special entrance into St. Peter’s Basilica

30% Discount at all Vatican Museum gift shops

Subscription to the Patrons of the Arts Newsletter from the International Director

Invitations to special events, including but not limited to: inaugural ceremonies for important completed restorations, unveilings, presentations that share in the legacy and heritage of the art of the Vatican Museums

Commemoration and recognition alongside the restored work of art with Patron’s name and Chapter (dependent upon type and location of project)

Membership in local Patrons Chapter and invitations to local and international events

Corporate Member Privileges

Corporate Membership at the Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums offers benefits and access to the first, oldest and one of the most visited museums in the world:

Stand Out
Becoming part of the Patrons family enables you to align with the one of the world’s largest art collections representing thousands of years of human civilization, a multitude of cultures and artistic treasures spanning the dawn of man.

Make a Difference
Offer your clients and Board Members the opportunity to attend local and international events as well as enjoy special, exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the Vatican Museums when they come to Rome.

Become a part of the Legacy
Membership fees are used for restoration work, conservation projects, equipment for the restoration laboratories, and acquisition of art. Your company’s name will be engraved on an Official Vatican Museums plaque and displayed alongside the masterpiece or exhibition which your funds aided, visible to the millions upon millions of visitors that stroll the galleries each year.

Enthuse and Inspire the World
The Patrons of the Arts and Vatican Museums are dedicated to the restoration, conservation and preservation of the works of art housed in the multiple ancient galleries of the smallest country in the world. The PAVM aims to make art accessible to all and is committed to interpretation and education. Vatican Museums Corporate Sponsors also help support special exhibitions and educational and community programs.

Access and Exposure
Corporate Members receive a complimentary subscription to the Vatican Museums Report and eNewsletter. Members also receive accreditation in-gallery, online and in Vatican Museums Reports.

Corporate contributions are vital to the Vatican Museums’ ability to preserve and maintain the works of art, exhibitions and public programs within.Annual support from the corporate community is essential in helping the Museums continue to serve as a key cultural, educational and spiritual resource that contributes to a learning experience for the millions of visitors that stroll the galleries each year. In return, the VM’s Corporate Program provides your company with exclusive benefits. For a donation of €5.000 to the Restoration & Preservation Efforts of the Vatican Museums, your Company can have an EXCLUSIVE, BEHIND-THE-SCENES experience at the Vatican. This special Company Membership includes:

An Official Scroll from the Vatican City State signed by the Cardinal and President of the Vatican City State

Membership in a local Patrons chapter and invitations to all local and international events. Local Chapters meet regularly, sponsor dinners and social events to plan and travel to the Vatican Museums to see the results of their efforts. Your company will receive invitations to Vatican ceremonies when important restorations are unveiled and share in the legacy and heritage of the art of the Vatican Museums.

A subscription to the Vatican Museums Report

A subscription to the PAVM eNewsletter

2 Complimentary tours per year for up to 2 persons on each tour

Your company’s name will be engraved on an Official Vatican Museums plaque and displayed alongside the masterpiece or exhibition their funds aided, visible to the millions upon millions of visitors that stroll the galleries each year

The opportunity to preserve one of the world’s foremost art collections and sharing in the legacy and heritage of the art of the Vatican Museums!

A preferential morning tour through the Vatican Museums

Complimentary entrance

Private, Official VM Guide

Tour begins before Museums are open to the public

No wait in line, you will be met at the Museum Exit at the Viale Vaticano

Includes a semi-private viewing of the Sistine Chapel

See sections of the Museums not open to the public

See a restoration in progress in a Restoration Laboratory and learn about the restoration process from the Restorer

A visit to the International Director’s Office

Special access to St. Peter’s Basilica

A 30% discount in Vatican Museum gift shops

University Pass Privileges

For a donation of €6000 to the Restoration & Preservation Efforts of the Vatican Museums, your school can have an EXCLUSIVE, BEHIND-THE-SCENES experience at the Vatican. This Special University Pass includes:

Up to 30 persons per visit, 1 visit per semester for a total of 2 visits

A preferential morning tour through the Vatican Museums consisting of:

Complimentary entrance

Private, Official Vatican Museums Guide

Tour begins before Museums are open to the public

No wait in line, your group will be met at the Museum Exit at the Viale Vaticano

A plaque displaying your school’s name alongside the masterpiece which your funds restored

The unrivalled experience of preserving one of the world’s foremost art collections and sharing in the legacy and heritage of the art of the Vatican Museums!

Students will view the Sistine Chapel, attend an academic lecture & visit an official restoration lab for an unforgettable learning experience!

All Patrons and membership privileges are subject to availability and change, without notice, and exclusively at the discretion of Vatican City State, Musei Vaticani, and the Patrons of the Arts office